Many of us know someone who suffers with a form Dementia, the most common being Alzheimer’s Disease. Dementia in all its forms slowly rips independence away from those who suffer its ravages. While no amount of planning can eliminate the emotional pain encountered when a...
The need to establish guardianship rarely emanates from a joyous occasion. Traditionally, a guardian for an adult is needed in cases of incapacity or diminishing capacity resulting from a disabling condition. There are two primary ways to obtain guardianship for an adult: Reactively file an Application...
Agent – a person who is authorized to act on behalf of another Estate Administration – the process of settling an estate after someone dies Executor – the person you designate in your last will and testament who will work with the attorney to settle your estate Grantor Trust – any trust over which...
Guardianship Questions: Q. If my spouse and I die together, where would our children live for the first day or week or month until a judge can determine who will be their guardian? What if there are relatives we absolutely don't want them to live with,...